Default git repository branch names changed from 'master' to 'main'

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For all repositories under FreedomBox · GitLab, the default branch has been changed from master to main if the repository is not a Debian packaging repository. If the repository is a Debian packaging repository it has been changed to debian/latest as per DEP-14.

For developers contributing to these repositories, typical Git workflow does not change because of this. However, if you have already cloned a repository to a local machine, you can run the following commands to update your local branches:

git fetch origin
git branch -m master main
git branch --set-upstream-to=origin/main main

If you have a fork of the project on Salsa, you may also:

  • Push the main branch to your repository.
  • Goto Settings → Repository and set main as the new default branch.
  • Update protected branch settings if necessary.
  • Delete the master branch.

Weblate translation settings, automatic image builder settings, and automatic website deployment scripts have been updated. Hopefully, nothing is broken. Please report any problems you notice.

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